Plešivec, Slovakia

Plešivec
Village
Church in the main square of Plešivec
Country Slovakia
Region Košice
District Rožňava
Tourism region Gemer
Elevation 216 m (709 ft)
Coordinates SK 48°32′50″N 20°24′10″E / 48.54722°N 20.40278°E / 48.54722; 20.40278Coordinates: SK 48°32′50″N 20°24′10″E / 48.54722°N 20.40278°E / 48.54722; 20.40278
Area 62.14 km2 (24 sq mi)
Population 2,405 (31 December 2010)
Density 39/km2 (101/sq mi)
First mentioned 1243
Mayor Gabriel Gergely
Timezone CET (UTC+1)
 - summer (DST) CEST (UTC+2)
Postal code 04911
Phone prefix 421-58
Car plate RV
Location of Plešivec in Slovakia
Location of Plešivec in the Košice Region
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Website: http://www.plesivec.ocu.sk

Plešivec is a large village and municipality in the Rožňava District in the Košice Region of middle-eastern Slovakia.

History

In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1243.

Geography

The village lies at an altitude of 218 metres and covers an area of 62,142 km². It has a population of about 2440 people.

Economy and facilities

The village has a petrol station and a guesthouse. It also has a number of quality medical facilities including a pharmacy, a doctors surgery and outpatient facilities for children and adolescents. The village also has a commercial bank, an insurance company and a cashomat.

Government

The village has its own birth registry office and its own police force

Culture

The village has a public library, a gymnasium and a football pitch.

Transport

The village has its own railway station.


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